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Cricket West Indies and Cricket Canada to Strengthen Ties

ST, JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Ricky Skerritt welcomed Cricket Canada’s President Ranjit Saini to Antigua and paid tribute to the longstanding friendship between West Indies and Canada cricket.  President Saini was hosted at a dinner meeting by President Skerritt Monday night and he then met with CEO […]

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NNP Successful Retreat

Monday, May 13th, 2019: The New National Party concluded a very successful retreat last Saturday at the St Marks Secondary School.  Executive members and other officials including invitees from each constituency attended to meet and discuss national issues. The activity which lasted for about 7 hours, included presentations from Dr. […]

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Oil & Gas: Our Patrimony, Government’s Secret Part 2

In the first part of this article, we indicated that the Production Sharing Agreement (“PSA”) between the Government of Grenada (“GOG”) and GPG dated March 31st 2008, for the “exploration, development and production of offshore petroleum resources of Grenada”, was for an initial period of 4 years and was manifestly […]

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NDC on the passing of Kirani James Mom

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the People of Grenada are deeply saddened by the passing of Sister Annie James, mother of our Olympian and World Champion Athlete Kirani James. A mother is irreplaceable since nothing can compare with a mother’s love. We must take comfort in knowing that she […]

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WIPA Conveys Condolences at The Passing of Seymour Nurse

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) would like to convey condolences to the cricket fraternity and the family and friends of former West Indies cricketer Seymour Nurse. Seymour MacDonald Nurse was born November 10, 1933 in St Michael, Barbados. It is said Nurse was a powerful batsman […]

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Shai Hope and Chris Gayle named as Vice Captains

DUBLIN, Ireland – Shai Hope and Chris Gayle have been named as the vice captains of West Indies team for the Ireland Tri-Nation Series and ICC Cricket World Cup, respectively. Hope, the 25-year-old wicket-keeper/batsman was named as the deputy to Jason Holder for the ODI Series which started on Sunday and […]

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West Indies arrive in Ireland, set to face hosts on Sunday

DUBLIN, Ireland – West Indies arrived in Ireland on Wednesday evening as they prepare for the upcoming Tri-Nation Series featuring the host nation and Bangladesh. On arrival, assistant coach Roddy Estwick spoke to CWI Media and outlined the team’s plans ahead of the first match against Ireland. The match will […]

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WIPA, Wray & Nephew Partner To Provide Coaching Clinic

Kingston, Jamaica – In a media launch on Tuesday, May 1, 2019, Wray & Nephew announced its sponsorship of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National Community T20 Cricket Competition, a grassroots cricket competition in Jamaica. The Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum brand will invest JMD$40 million in this year’s […]